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Azure Linux attestation services at risk from Linux kernel CVE-2024-43894 DRM bug
A seemingly small null-pointer bug in the Linux kernel's Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) client code has emerged as a significant security concern with broad implications for Microsoft's cloud...
Amazon Prime Video Windows App Limits Downloads to SD Quality
Amazon's launch of a native Prime Video app for Windows 10 marked a significant milestone for desktop streaming enthusiasts, finally bridging the gap between mobile and PC platforms that had...
4K Netflix on Windows: The Kaby Lake DRM Gate Explained
The ability to stream Netflix in Ultra HD 4K resolution on Windows PCs has been a contentious topic for years, primarily due to stringent digital rights management (DRM) requirements that gate this...
Microsoft confirms CVE-2025-38410 DRM flaw in Azure Linux; urges verification of other artifacts
Microsoft's recent security advisory for CVE-2025-38410 represents more than just another vulnerability disclosure—it showcases the company's evolving approach to transparency in the complex world...
Mutex patch resolves CVE-2023-52586 race condition in Qualcomm MSM display driver for Linux
A subtle but potentially high-impact race condition in the Qualcomm MSM display driver for Linux systems has been addressed through a carefully placed mutex change, preventing unprivileged users from...
CVE-2025-39747: Critical Azure Linux Kernel Flaw in DRM MSM Driver Explained
Microsoft has issued a critical security advisory for Azure Linux users, detailing CVE-2025-39747—a high-severity vulnerability in the Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) MSM kernel driver that could...
Qualcomm MSM DRM Kernel Bug Can Crash Linux Systems; Patches Released
On December 4, 2025, a critical kernel vulnerability landed in public databases under CVE‑2025‑40247. A faulty error‑handling path in the Qualcomm MSM DRM driver can be triggered by a local...
Your Windows 11 PC Suddenly Can't Play Blu-rays? Blame the August and September Updates. Here's the Fix
Microsoft has confirmed that the August 29 and September 9, 2025 cumulative updates for Windows 11—KB5064081 and KB5065426—contain a regression that breaks playback of DRM-protected video content...
Steam Sets January 2026 Deadline: 32-Bit Windows Support Ends, 0.01% of Players Affected
Valve has confirmed that the Steam client will stop receiving updates on 32-bit versions of Windows starting January 1, 2026, according to a report from Twisted Voxel citing the company. The move...
Microsoft Delays Click to Do Table Detection, But Delivers Critical Fixes for Windows Update, DRM, and More
On September 17, Microsoft released cumulative update KB5065789 to Windows 11 Insiders in the Release Preview channel. The small package delivers urgently needed fixes for the 0x80070002 Windows...
Testing Windows 11’s Handheld Mode on OG ROG Ally: Real Battery Gains, but Switching Gets Taxing
The original ASUS ROG Ally can run Microsoft’s new Handheld Gaming Mode, and the results are more than just a cosmetic skin. Testing on an OG Ally shows the feature frees up system memory, extends...
Microsoft's Movies & TV App Has a Five-Device Limit—and a Sneaky 30-Day Removal Lock
Microsoft's Movies & TV app—the built-in Windows player for purchased videos—has quietly enforced a strict five-device download limit for years. What many users don't realize is that removing...